I spent most of Sunday afternoon on the plot, concentrating on the area that will eventually become a large pumpkin patch. It was cold but invigorating and the sun made a brief but welcome appearance, causing the trees and landscape to glow against the moody winter sky. I had my stove and kettle in the… Continue reading For the Love of Pumpkins
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VegPlotter
I've started using a really cool app called VegPlotter, it has really helped me to plan out my new plot which can be very daunting when faced with a complete blank canvas of grass and weeds. The extra features mean I can easily plan my planting and cropping every month of the year once my… Continue reading VegPlotter
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Plot 5
Welcome to plot 5! It was briefly my parents plot but we swapped plots a few days ago, they required less space and I wished for more. There's plenty of work to do and I'm really looking forward to starting. Plot 5 comes with a shed that's full of character, weather-beaten it has blown over… Continue reading Plot 5
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For The Love Of Blackcurrants
Last month I planted 3 new blackcurrant bushes on plot 33, extending my little fruit patch which is really exciting. I just adore blackcurrants, even the fragrance released from crushed leaves gets my taste buds going wild, although I've heard many say the smell is similar to cat pee. Well, I guess I'm just a… Continue reading For The Love Of Blackcurrants
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Summer On My Mind
A British summer without strawberries? Not on my plot! I finished the new strawberry bed last month which I was certain I'd already blogged about, but looking through my published blog posts it's clear I didn't. I'm getting old. Anyway, back to the strawberries. I removed a large section of grass in front of the… Continue reading Summer On My Mind
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Planting Garlic
Just over a week ago I planted garlic, just a couple of rows to test how this particular crop fairs on my allotment. My soil is heavy clay which can get very sticky in wet weather, to help prevent my garlic from rotting I created little planting holes with a trowel and half filled them… Continue reading Planting Garlic
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